Epicyclic Gear Trains

Gears are used for the transmission of motion through engagement of gear teeth which will  either result in an acceleration or reduction of speed. These teeth can be applied in various forms, the most common being the involute gear tooth profile. A gear train is made when a combination of gears in mesh are used…

Legacy in the Sky

Legacy In The Sky Marples Gears is very proud to have been around since 1942, but did you know that we have a history that predates our company’s founding? Marples Gears has a rich history in the aviation industry that extends before it’s founding in 1942. It starts with the acquisition of the assets from…

Gear Hobbing

  High precision gears are components that can determine the quality, performance, service life, safety and reliability of high-end power transmissions. While there various methodsof manufacturing these gears such milling or grinding, hobbing is the most widely used method of gear manufacturing. Generally, when compared with the grinding process, the hobbing process has the advantage…